Haiti’s public health minister dismissed after gang attack kills journalists, police officer

Former Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Duckenson Lorthé Blema is accused of attempting to reopen Haiti’s State University Hospital (HUEH), commonly known as Lopital Jeneral, without adequately coordinating with police authorities. This alleged failure left journalists and staff vulnerable to gang violence. The post Haiti’s public health minister dismissed after gang attack kills journalists, police officer appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s public health minister dismissed after gang attack kills journalists, police officer was first posted on […]

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Arts & Culture

These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence

“Despite all the challenges, the results are more or less satisfactory when you look at the children's progress and their enthusiasm to come to learn and play music,” said Emmanuel Piervil, director of the “Plezi Mizik” (joy of music) program at the school. The post These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence was first posted on December 27, 2024 at 8:26 […]

2024-12-27 7

Ship capsizes off Haiti, resulting in deaths and damage | BREAKING NEWS

In the images and videos circulating online, trucks tilted sideways can be seen on the ship while items are scattered in the water. The post Ship capsizes off Haiti, resulting in deaths and damage | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Ship capsizes off Haiti, resulting in deaths and damage | BREAKING NEWS was first posted on December 24, 2024 at 12:58 pm.

2024-12-24 7

Arts

Pottery, paintings, and passion abound at Haiti’s 18th Artisanat en Fête | Photos

Attendees at the 18th edition Artisanat en Fête offered words of encouragement to the artisans, browsed the unique offerings, and purchased handmade pieces—a meaningful show of support. The post Pottery, paintings, and passion abound at Haiti’s 18th Artisanat en Fête | Photos appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pottery, paintings, and passion abound at Haiti’s 18th Artisanat en Fête | Photos was first posted on December 18, 2024 at 2:17 pm.

2024-12-18 7

Élections

Haiti’s ProvisionalElectoral Council finally complete after contentious process

While completing the council is a significant step, the task ahead remains monumental. Haiti is grappling with persistent insecurity, a crumbling economy, deep political divisions, and allegations of corruption at the highest levels of government. The post Haiti’s ProvisionalElectoral Council finally complete after contentious process appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s ProvisionalElectoral Council finally complete after contentious process was first posted on December 14, 2024 at 4:26 pm.

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FAA extends flight ban on Haiti until March 2025

The FAA extends restrictions for U.S. commercial flights over parts of Haiti below 10,000 feet for another 90 days, citing safety concerns. The restrictions that have been in place since last month continue to affect the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti’s capital region. The post FAA extends flight ban on Haiti until March 2025 appeared first on The Haitian Times. FAA extends flight ban on Haiti until March 2025 was first posted on December 12, 2024 at 7:54 am.

2024-12-12 8

Haiti

American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing escalating gang violence

American Airlines suspends flights to Port-au-Prince indefinitely due to escalating gang violence, compounding Haiti’s transportation crisis. The post American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing escalating gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing escalating gang violence was first posted on December 10, 2024 at 12:44 pm.

2024-12-10 7

Haiti

Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital maternal healthcare crisis puts lives at risk

As Haiti’s oldest maternity hospital, specializing in emergency and at-risk deliveries, Chancerelles was a critical safety net for low-income and no-income women serving as a beacon of hope amid a collapsing system. Before its closure, the facility handled an average of 25 to 35 deliveries per day—providing prenatal care, and life-saving interventions for high-risk pregnancies. The post Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital maternal healthcare crisis puts lives at risk appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital […]

2024-12-10 7

Arts & Culture

Meet Schaëlda Joseph: The teacher inspiring Haitian youth with Creole and cultural pride

Schaëlda Joseph is using Creole and cultural pride to inspire Haiti's youth. From classrooms to Toastmasters, she’s fostering a generation of confident leaders, reshaping Haiti’s future through empowerment. The post Meet Schaëlda Joseph: The teacher inspiring Haitian youth with Creole and cultural pride appeared first on The Haitian Times. Meet Schaëlda Joseph: The teacher inspiring Haitian youth with Creole and cultural pride was first posted on December 4, 2024 at 8:13 am.

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Playlist Zouk

Playlist Zouk

Avec Jessie

Port-au-Prince